Macnica (hereinafter referred to as Macnica) is a total service/solution provider in semiconductors, networks, cybersecurity, and AI/IoT (Head office location: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, President: Kazumasa Hara, capital: 11,194 million yen) has entered into a partnership with Seoul Robotics (hereinafter referred to as Seoul Robotics, head office location: Seoul, South Korea) and will begin providing LiDAR-based recognition function construction solutions in Japan.

Currently, there is a growing demand for sensors that can accurately measure the distance to a target object by using a laser called "LiDAR" and measuring the time it takes for the laser to be reflected back from the object. Self-autonomous driving passenger cars are driving this demand in particular, but there are also expanding use cases for construction machinery, railroads, ships, and recently security applications. In addition to using LiDAR to detect objects of interest, the importance of recognizing what those objects are (e.g. cars, pedestrians, bicycles, etc.) is growing as well.

However, in order to be able to recognize the target object, it takes a lot of time and effort to develop from scratch, such as data collection, AI recognition algorithm construction, test driving, and system modification. . In building recognition software, flexibility that does not depend on a specific LiDAR is also important.

Therefore, Macnica believes that in order to resolve these issues, we can utilize the strength (flexibility) of Seoul Robotics, which provides software as a third party. Seoul Robotics supports many LiDARs in use on the market, giving developers the flexibility to build recognition software. It is also possible to manage LiDAR from multiple different manufacturers on the same interface. In addition, in addition to automobiles, we have built software that takes into account various use cases such as security and construction sites, so it can be used in a variety of markets.

Macnica believes that by collaborating with Seoul Robotics, we can reduce the time and effort required for customer development and contribute to early market launch. In addition, it is highly compatible with Macnica 's LiDAR products, and we believe that we have established a system to provide customers with the best one-stop solutions, from selecting the optimal LiDAR to supporting and providing recognition software development.

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Seoul Robotics is a 3D computer vision company that uses AI and machine learning to build a perceptual platform that drives the future of mobility. Founded in 2017, Seoul Robotics partners with OEMs, system integrators and government agencies around the world to diversify the use of 3D data. The company has developed proprietary software that is compatible with virtually all commercially available LiDAR and 3D data sensors to improve accuracy, efficiency and safety in a wide variety of industries and applications. Seoul Robotics has offices in Seoul, Silicon Valley, Munich and Detroit and is backed by the world's leading financial institutions.
For more information, please visit our website (https://www.seoulrobotics.org/).

Since its establishment in 1972, Macnica has provided cutting-edge semiconductors, electronic devices, networks, and cybersecurity products with added technological value. In recent years, we have been developing new businesses in fields such as AI/IoT, autonomous driving, and robots, based on our traditional strengths of global cutting-edge technology sourcing and technology planning capabilities. Going forward, under the slogan "Co.Tomorrowing," we will connect cutting-edge technology and Macnica 's intelligence to provide unique services and solutions, creating social value and contributing to the development of future society. . the Company company is headquartered in Yokohama and operates a global business with 84 locations in 24 countries around the world.
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